Finding the Third Proportional to 611,685 and 1,266,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,685 and 1,266,381 is: 2,621,808.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,685 : 1,266,381 = 1,266,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,685/1,266,381 = 1,266,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,685x = 1,266,381 × 1,266,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,685x = 1,603,720,837,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,603,720,837,161/611,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,621,808.34
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